Archives: Research Papers
ACE-Neuro: A tailored exercise oncology program for neuro-oncology patients – Study protocol
Background: Patients with primary brain tumours (i.e., neuro-oncology patients) lack access to exercise oncology and wellness resources. The purpose of the Alberta Cancer Exercise – Neuro-Oncology (ACE-Neuro) study is to assess the feasibility of a tailored neuro-oncology exercise program for patients across Alberta, Canada. The primary outcome is to assess the feasibility of ACE-Neuro. The secondary outcome is to examine …
A pelvic health eRehabilitation program to address urogenital impairments after breast and gynecologic cancer: A proof-of-concept study protocol
Background Incontinence and vulvar pain are common urogenital dysfunctions after breast and gynecological cancers (BGCs). Recent evidence suggests that pelvic health physiotherapy can improve these dysfunctions and enhance quality of survivorship, but several barriers limit access to such care. Virtual programs are proposed as a strategy to improve access. Aim The main aim of this proof-of-concept study is to evaluate …
Feasibility and Implementation of an Oncology Rehabilitation Triage Clinic: Assessing Rehabilitation, Exercise Need, and Triage Pathways within the Alberta Cancer Exercise–Neuro-Oncology Study
Individuals living with and beyond cancer face physical impairment and inactivity in survivorship. Neuro-oncology populations have especially high rates of sedentary behaviour and functional deficits, including impaired balance, motor skills, and cognition. Our purpose was to assess the rehabilitation and exercise needs of patients with brain tumours while examining the feasibility of a rehabilitation triage clinic as a part of …
Rehablines: a Dutch further use databank to (re)use routine real world clinical data for scientific research in rehabilitation of people with physical disabilities and/or chronic diseases – a cohort profile
Purpose Rehablines is a further use databank that was established to efficiently conduct high-quality research into patient characteristics and underlying disease processes, provide insight into treatment effects and efficiency and support personalised treatment in rehabilitation medicine.Participants Adult patients (age ≥18) receiving rehabilitation care at the University Medical Center Groningen, Center for Rehabilitation, are included. Inclusion is ongoing. As of December …
Baseline Characteristics of Participants in the Exercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well (EXCEL) Study: A Canada‐Wide Rural–Urban Analysis
ABSTRACT Introduction Exercise interventions improve quality of life and survival for individuals living with and beyond cancer (ILWBC), yet equitable access remains limited. Evidence on characteristics of who enrolls in exercise oncology programs is scarce, leaving gaps for equity‐focused recruitment and scale‐up, particularly in rural and underserved settings. The EXercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well (EXCEL) study offers a …
Lived Experience of Cancer Survivors Treated at Tertiary Care Center of Eastern Nepal: A Qualitative Study
Introduction: Cancer is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Advances in early detection and treatment have increased survival rates, but life after cancer remains challenging, especially in countries like Nepal, where limited qualitative research explores survivors’ post-treatment experiences. This study aimed to understand the lived experiences of cancer survivors. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted among seventeen cancer …
Understanding the psychosocial needs of breast cancer survivors in the United Arab Emirates: a qualitative study
Abstract Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United Arab Emirates; yet there is little known about the psychosocial concerns of the survivors. Research shows that meeting the psychosocial needs significantly contributes to cancer survivor’s wellbeing and potentially elevates the quality of the patient’s life. Therefore the study aims to understand the psychosocial needs of …
Effect of falls prevention interventions on falls and the risk factors for falls among cancer survivors: protocol for a systematic review
Introduction Falls are a significant health concern and associated with cancer survivorship. Falls can result in negative psychosocial consequences for cancer survivors and economic sequelae for healthcare delivery. There are cancer-specific fall risk factors relevant to cancer survivors which can contribute to increased fall risk. However, fall prevention may not be addressed in standard care for cancer survivors. This review …
A Cancer Exercise Toolkit Developed Using Co-Design: Mixed Methods Study
BackgroundAccess to exercise therapy for cancer survivors is poor. Professional development to support exercise professionals in delivering these interventions is needed. Few online resources exist for exercise professionals to address this issue. ObjectiveTo develop and evaluate a freely available online toolkit to support exercise professionals working with cancer survivors. MethodsA 2-phase, experience-based co-design approach was used to develop and evaluate …
